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What is the correct distress call to initiate an urgent message regarding a grave and imminent danger?
The 'MAYDAY' call repeated three times is used to indicate a distress condition involving grave and imminent danger, requiring immediate assistance.
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Question: What is the correct distress call to initiate an urgent message regarding a grave and imminent danger?
Answer options: ✅ MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY
- PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN
- URGENT, URGENT, URGENT
- EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY
Correct answer: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY
Explanation: The 'MAYDAY' call repeated three times is used to indicate a distress condition involving grave and imminent danger, requiring immediate assistance.
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